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I have a new to me 2007 Hunter 31 with in mast furler. I was out last weekend with gusts of 20+, th
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I am in a syndicate that owns a 2008 Hunter 33. We bought the boat off the original owner who bough
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Just interested to see how many owners are out there and has anyone added a stern pulpit?
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Hi, Looking for a mast, gally stove, furler, aft AC unit ' sails. New or used. Thanks :)
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I have to replace my WEMA Fresh Water sending unit. (2000 Hunter 340) I have the SSS/SSL Model Sende
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We've just learned that Rod Collins aka Maine Sail suffered a hemorrhagic stroke last week. He is ou
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In case you haven't heard, Maine Sail (some people call him Rodd Collins) had a medical event last w
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Would anyone know how to obtain a copy of the plans of the 1984 37 Cutter? I'm looking for a set tha
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Sad day for me. My Precision 23 just rolled out of the driveway behind a not my truck. Headed to the
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I purchased this boat with a poorly installed forward window. I removed the old window(plastic) and
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My factory installed holding tank has failed. The welded threaded fitting has cracked and the tank i
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I have I Beams made from wood installed beneath the soul/ flooring in my hunter. The beams sit direc
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I am interested in obtaining or swapping a long fin keel (6'-3") for a shallow keel (5'-3") on a Sab
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A week ago I was motoring quite a bit for a couple of days then had a nice sailing day. On the way i
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I have been having a conversation with @jssailem about a recent experience that my wife and I had wh
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I am replacing the buzzer as it is intermittent. Sometimes will work at key on, sometimes when testi
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Hey y'all, I am new to sailing and looking for more ways to get connected. I've been on facebook and
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I'm adding a large lithium drop-in house bank and considering removing the VSR between the house and

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1984 Hunter 20 - Restoration Thread
Davidasailor26 at 9:06am 07.03.24
Looks like a great project. I look forward to reading about it!
1984 Catalina 27 Tiller ?
jssailem at 8:24am 07.03.24
:plus: I like @Joe's recommendation. Simple and effective design.
H33 (2005) bilge pump float switch question
jssailem at 8:22am 07.03.24
I tested both switches and they work fine so something's not right with the wiring. The easiest ne
Intermittent non-starting 1990 Catalina 28.
jssailem at 8:13am 07.03.24
Hi KitGriffin. Welcome to the SBO forum and sailing in the Salish Sea. Have you ever jumped in a ca
Bilge Keel on a hunter 22
jssailem at 7:58am 07.03.24
I am hoping this was a free boat you acquired and are now trying to figure out how to make it usable
Is my foresail too big?
Joe at 6:38am 07.03.24
Your boat is a fractional rig. You do not need a genoa, because fractional rigs rely on their mains
Seeking Sailboat Recommendations for Lakeside Launch
Joe at 6:13am 07.03.24
Your challenge isn't picking a boat.... it's getting over that bone yard to the water. That trek wo
1984 Catalina 27 Tiller ?
Joe at 5:59am 07.03.24
Use the same shape as the old (original design). Correct fit is first consideration. So....;in the
Bilge Keel on a hunter 22
dlochner at 4:53am 07.03.24
So, is the swing keel still in the boat and glassed over or is it completely gone? If it is glassed
Stripped screws in plastic
thinwater at 4:27am 07.03.24
IME, once threads in plastic are stripped, they are stripped. Wrapping or filling with glue that won
Best non toxic anti-fouling for PNW?
Davidasailor26 at 4:20am 07.03.24
This was one of the ones i found: https://auroramarine.ca/vs721-bottom-coat.html The text implies i
Bilge Keel on a hunter 22
Darwinless at 11:08pm 07.02.24
I think what has happened is that the previous owner deleted the swing keel that the boat originally
2005 Hunter 31 or 1992 Hunter 37.5 Legend?
jssailem at 10:37pm 07.02.24
Living aboard a small boat is having no room for 3 suits, 6 ties, 4 pairs of shoes and not really ca
Stripped screws in plastic
rgranger at 8:52pm 07.02.24
What about wrapping screws in teflon tape? :plus: Or Saran wrap
Question on Changing Keel Wench in the Water
Davidasailor26 at 7:42pm 07.02.24
That's another thought I've been having. I'm worried that if there isn't enough cable and I let it

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